Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHCUniversity of Kentucky

BS

No experience required.

Licensed Pharmacist

May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

7-on/7-off; some weekend and holidays will be required.

1. Support the Mission, Vision and Values of Pharmacy Services at UKHC. 2. Reviews medication lists daily for therapeutic duplication, omissions, dosing errors, drug interactions, and allergies. 3. Works collaboratively with providers to implement and communicate comprehensive medication evaluation and management for patients including between care settings. 4. Proactively prepares for and actively participates in reviewing patient profile, providing pharmacotherapeutic consults, making patient specific drug therapy recommendations. 5. Documents clinical activities pursuant to departmental expectations. 6. Reviews, interprets, and verifies new medication orders to ensure appropriate drug, dose, route, and frequency. 7. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate medication access, including recommending alternative therapies as appropriate. 8. Provides supervision of technical staff and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products. 9. Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs. 10. Compounds and dispenses medications upon receiving written (i.e. electronic) orders from physicians. There is an internal candidate being considered.

Strong clinical skills; knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; team mentality; desire to teach; and motivation are required to excel in this position.

PharmD degree preferred. ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.